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The quartet performs most standard jazz tunes, with an emphasis on ballads with some latin jazz added for spice. Lately, we have been experimenting with many popular songs which we interpret in a more sultry or swing style. Classic Beatles tunes, even old rock and roll tunes from artists such as Paul Anka, Roy Orbison, or Elvis Presley pop up in our set list. The group is developing a strong and growing set of original tunes to add some variety and new interest to our performances. We can accommodate some requests but typically have a pre-planned set list to allow an uninterrupted flow of the music.
This classic composition by Antonio Jobin and Norman Gimbel is an example from the group’s latin repertoire. It features our vocalist and a bass solo. (Good speakers will reproduce the sound more accurately)
This touching ballad written by John Lennon and Paul Mc Cartney is one of the lesser known but beautiful tunes from the Beatles. Our vocalist harmonizes with the soprano sax to produce a touching duet. (Good speakers will reproduce the sound more accurately)
This is an original tune written by Dennis but based on a simple chord progression composed by Jim when he was in grade school. The bridge features a minor blues progression with tenor sax and piano solos interspersed in a standard jazz format. (Good speakers will reproduce the sound more accurately)
Another original upbeat tune written by Dennis demonstrates just the head and the bridge. In live performances, various solos are added to the basic melody.
The band makes a unique interpretation of this 1962 pop song written by Earl Shuman and Leon Carr. It features the interplay of vocals and soprano sax and demonstrates the wide variety of sounds and moods the quartet can produce in live performance. (Good speakers will reproduce the sound more accurately)
Summertime is a classic jazz ballad written by George and Ira Gershwin and Dubose and Dororthy Heyward. It is an example of a more straight-up jazz form. Solos on tenor sax and bass are wrapped around a vocal lead. (Good speakers will reproduce the sound more accurately)
Our vocalist, Melanie, recorded this video of one of her favorite ballads. The composition by Don McLean is alternatively titled “Vincent” or “Starry Starry Night”. It is a tribute to Vincent Van Gogh and its beauty speaks for itself. (Good speakers will reproduce the sound more accurately)
Keyboard & Vocals
Tenor & Soprano Sax
Bass
Drums
Mountain Notables is a new quartet in the Denver area dedicated to smooth yet creative interpretations of jazz favorites and popular tunes in a more jazz style. Sometimes called “smooth jazz”, our style is perfect for small settings in which the audience can enjoy the music but still carry on conversations over dinner or cocktails. Our vocals are easy to relate to and will have your audiences humming the refrains long after the evening is complete. Although the group consists of only piano, bass, drums and sax, a large variety of sounds are produced as our keyboardist adds vocal lines and our sax man alternates between tenor and soprano sax. And as a final note, the group performs primarily for their love of the music, making it extremely affordable for smaller venues or private events. We have played for the cocktail hour at many weddings, anniversaries and similar parties but we are not a wedding reception band with lots of upbeat tunes made for a large dance floor.
Do you have a question we can answer? A gig for us to play? An opportunity for us to explore? Let’s hear it! Give us a shout. We’re quick to reply.